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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1947

Page

6

Athletic Club Set To Run Night Meets In Canberra

The Canberra athletic club has secured provisional affiliation with the Amateur Athletic Association of New South Wales and will run night meetings at Manuka Oval from late October. A scratch event series on September 30 at Duntroon Oval precedes a triangular meet October 11 with Sydney University and Maill College, as officials plan a busy summer with midweek programs to suit all classes and grades.

Fevieing Spern Canberra Amateur Athletic Association of New Bouti Wales World Sineteor-Athletica NCBW Ela Frm Ca Nary R.A.A.F Maii College Sydney University Duntroon Oval Me. FF A. Blanton CAA Manuka Oval Pirza Athetica

Dancing teacher in court for murder amid shooting death

A dancing teacher charged with murder appeared in Central Court at night under remand without bail. The case stems from a fatal shooting involving Robert Athol tall and Mary Jane Purdy. The woman claimed threats to kill herself following a breakup with Sergeant Hamilton, who stated it was a clear case of danger.

Bydney Waubeiay Robert Athol Tall North Yliney Mary Jane Pardy Solent Central Court Caver Llos Hamilton Mall Hall Mra Purdy

Shannon, Australian racehorse, sells for record 28 000 pounds

In Sydney, Shannon, a renowned Australian racehorse, sold for a record 28 000 pounds to W. J. Smith of Sydney amid a crowd of over 3 000. The auction saw a rapid bidding surge from 10 000 to 26 000 before the final bid. Smith declined to reveal ownership plans, and Shannon will race for Australia after transfer to Randwick stable.

Bydney Shannon Australia Iean W. J. Smith Smithon Idle Words Epsom Blue Legend Exeet Darby Munro Dunn Yamael Philippines

Reynolds ship Reynella reports deep water off Papua coast

The Reynella, captained by Colin Firth, sent a radio message from Finchshafen New Gaines that weather was fine and water at the edge of the reef was deep. The vessel sailed heavy equipment for Byaney, with passengers mostly connected to servicemen. The Duntroon recently left Sydney with wives and families for service in Japan.

Awa Reynella Colin Firth Finchshafen New Gaines Bloc Dirgenais Commission Byaney Duntroon Sydney Japan Remo Oe Commonweart

Canberra Rugby League Wins Protest Over Queanbeyan

The Group 6 committee upheld Canberra’s protest against Queanbeyan over a match at Northbourne Oval. Canberra was awarded the game after Corcoran, a former referee, was found to violate eligibility rules. Canberra’s squad will train at Menulara Oval tonight with officials from Hawke, Kelly, Reilly, and others listed.

Canberra Gaint Queanbeyan Cor- Chinn Canberra Canberra R Queanbeyan Paig Arthur Atea Eno Corcoran Sever Quean Canberra Tem Menula Oval Harterparry Southwell G. Kelly O'Brien Hawke Bellchambers Reilly Monroe Tradd Phillips Dunahes Styman Kerwick Sherry Claude Fisher Northbourne ‘Oval Dickson Stewart Kurell A. Gretten Archer Clear Barrington Webber Riggs J. Murray J. Phillips G. Keeley Hibberson

Arrest at Manly Bowling Club Leads to Charges

In Sydney on Wednesday two men were arrested at the Manly Bowling Club after a violent struggle in the strong room. Detectives Garlick and Turner, responding to suspicious noises, found the duo crouched at the door. The men allegedly attacked the detectives but were overpowered and taken to Manly police station.

Sydney

Old Canberrans and Universities Clash at Duntroon Tracks

A fragmented listing shows University and Old Canberrans teams set for events at Duntroon with participants including Adams Kruger Traves Garrett Whitelaw Kaye Newman Pead Grafton Holgate Wynn Linford Hore Jeffrey Crawford Percival Bullock Hill Mitchell and others. Matches listed feature Ganbarrana Kingston North Buburbe and Navy among 3.30 pm starts.

Berton Duntroon Canmerrana Vy University Orinitn Kingmen Ort Mermaura Mal Dunae Ganbarrana Old Canberrans Laird I. Webb Mellon Brill Hunt Holmes White J. Colwell Townsend Joyce J. Bennett Th Cook R. Marvis Clapson Parr Shannon II Cook Denton Goodwin Baunders Israel University I Adams Kruger Tarkey Traves Garrett Whitelaw Kaye Newman Pead Grafton Holgate Wynn Linford Hore Jeffrey Crawford Charles Percival Bullock Hill Mitchell Cho

Wrestling match ends in draw at Sydney Stadium

The bout between Sandor Bengo and John Peses finished with one fall each after two rounds in Sydney. The crowd, seeking rough wrestling, left the Sydney Stadium before the end as the match remained undecided amid a tense atmosphere.

Sydney Weanewday Sandor Bengo John Peses Selentine

Greens Killed in Ambush In Konitax Region

A Greek regiment near Konitax was ambushed by guerrillas. Five officers were killed and fewer than 100 soldiers were reported idle at the scene. The Athens dispatch confirms the attack occurred Wednesday as reported by Janina.

Athens Janina

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